A selection of the most important inventions from women who changed the world (18 photos)

When it comes to great scientific and technological discoveries, For most, only male names will come to mind. And this is very not fair. History has shown time and time again that women are also made scientific breakthroughs and gave the world useful inventions, many of which which we use every day. Let's look at amazing discoveries that women's minds have given us.

Hedy Lamarr





Invention: A secret means of communication that dynamically changed the frequency of broadcasting (it made it difficult to intercept the signal of opponents). WITH 1962, the device was used in American torpedoes, and now used in mobile communication and Wi-Fi.

Stephanie Louise Kwolek



Invention: Kevlar is a fiber with special strength. Today it is used in the manufacture of bulletproof vests, armored helmets.

Patricia Billings





Invention: Geobond is the world's first useful replacement for asbestos. Later, silicone sealant was invented on its basis.

Marion Donovan



Invention: Waterproof diaper cover.

El Dolores Jones



Invention: Acoustic silencer.

Melitte Benz



Invention: Paper coffee filter.

Mary Anderson



Invention: Car wipers.

Josephine Cochrane



Invention: Dishwasher.

Tabitha Babbitt



Invention: Circular saw.

Ada Lovelace



Invention: The first algorithm for the first computer. Introduced the terms "cycle" and "work cell". Considered the first programmer in history.

Patricia Bath



Invention: Methods of laser cataract surgery.

Marie Van Brittan Brown



Invention: Video surveillance system.

Grace Murray Hopper



Invention: A compiler is a program that translates text written in a programming language into a set of machine codes.

Nancy Maria Donaldon Johnson



Invention: Ice cream freezer with manual drive.

Bette Nesmith Graham



Invention: Stroke (corrector).

Maria Telkesh



Invention: Solar heating.

Patsy Sherman



Invention: "Scotchgard" - moisture and fat-repellent impregnation for fabrics.

Bonus: Elizabeth Magee



Invention: Created the Landowner game, the predecessor to Monopoly.